Asked by Gerhard from south africa | May. 29, 2014 01:59
About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit FAQ
Can South Africans get a 24 hour transit visa?
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Answered by Lance | May. 29, 2014 04:16
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Do you mean transit freely without visa for a transit of less than 24 hours? the answer is Yes if you mean it.1
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Answered by Gerhard | May. 29, 2014 20:070
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Hi Lance.
Thanks for the reply. I am South African and flying from South Korea to Shanghai on to Nepal. The layover in Shanghai is 12 hours. So my question is, can I leave the airport and explore Shanghai? Do I qualify for a free transit?0
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Answered by Lance | May. 30, 2014 03:531
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Yes, but you have to apply for a free stay permit after arrival at the airport if you want to go out for a visit.1
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Answered by Gerhard | Jun. 12, 2014 20:070
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Hi Lance. I am not flying to Shanghai any more but to Guangzhou. Can I get a 24 hour free transit there?
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Answered by Lance | Jun. 13, 2014 04:170
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Yes, sure. 24 hour visa exemption is applicable among all those cites (where the airport has international flights) in China.0
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Answered by Stephan | Dec. 08, 2017 05:340
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Is this the case for Beijing as well? I have a 24 hrs layover0
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Answered by John Doe | Dec. 09, 2017 00:080
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You do not need a visa, although leaving the airport is not possible in Guangzhou. In other places it's up to the immigration officer.0
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